Los Abrazos Rotos -

Los abrazos rotos (Broken Embraces), released in 2009, is a lush, complex "love letter to cinema" directed by . It follows Harry Caine, a blind screenwriter who uncovers his past as director Mateo Blanco and his tragic affair with his leading lady, Lena. Critical Consensus

Critics generally view the film as a masterfully crafted melodrama, though some feel it lacks the emotional punch of Almodóvar’s previous giants like Volver or Talk to Her . It currently holds a favorable reputation for its technical brilliance and "noir-ish" romanticism. Notable Aspects Almodovar and Cruz swept up in a voluptuous cinematic dream Los abrazos rotos